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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newtownabbey · updated daily · Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Planning in Newtownabbey

Approved
82%
40 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newtownabbey in the last 24 months, from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Newtownabbey

Postcode districts

BT37 82 applications in the last 12 monthsBT36 133 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

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About Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey, located north of Belfast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a significant urban area that forms part of the Belfast metropolitan region. Surrounded by Carnmoney Hill and comprised of several merged villages including Whiteabbey, Glengormley, and Carnmoney, it boasts a population of 67,599 as of the 2021 census, making it the third largest settlement in Northern Ireland. The town falls under the jurisdiction of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, making it an important area for planning applications and development initiatives.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtownabbey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Newtownabbey, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Newtownabbey. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (27).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtownabbey?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Newtownabbey. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newtownabbey?
The average planning decision time near Newtownabbey is 99 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Newtownabbey?
The planning approval rate near Newtownabbey is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newtownabbey?
The most common type of planning application near Newtownabbey is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newtownabbey?
You can search and track planning applications near Newtownabbey on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.